In our fast-paced society, mental health often takes a back seat to physical health, career, and other aspects of our lives. But taking care of our mental health is essential for our well-being, happiness, and success. Here are some reasons why paying attention to mental health is crucial.

1. Mental health affects physical health: Mental health and physical health are closely linked. Poor mental health can lead to physical symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, and chronic pain. Mental health problems can also lead to behaviors that are detrimental to physical health, such as substance abuse, overeating, and sedentary lifestyles.

2. Mental health impacts Relationships: Mental health can impact our ability to form and maintain relationships with others. If we are struggling with mental health issues, we may isolate ourselves or engage in unhealthy patterns of behavior that make it difficult to form meaningful connections with others.

3. Mental health affects performance: Mental health is closely linked to performance in school or at work. If we are struggling with mental health, it can impede concentration, thought processes, and decision making.

Mental health is health!!

Originally Published on https://www.theworthyphysician.com/blog

Sapna Shah-Haque Internal Medicine Physician

Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, MD is a board certified Internal Medicine physician. She was born and raised in Kansas, and attended medical school at the University of Kansas [KU] School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at KU-Wichita as well. After experiencing burnout herself, and watching other physician colleagues burn out, it became a passion of hers to look into different aspects of burnout. While the system does need to change, as it is broken, this podcast is a way to reach physicians and possibly shed light on what is not an isolated situation.